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Produces 13 rebounds in OT loss Nelson-Ododa chipped in nine points (2-2 FG, 5-6 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and one block across 29 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 106-102 loss to the Tempo.

Impact Nelson-Ododa didn't make a huge impact in scoring, but she was the only player with more than six rebounds in the game. Nelson-Ododa took advantage of the absence of Brittney Griner (rib) and Aneesah Morrow (leg) missing due to injuries. As long as Griner and/or Morrow are sidelined, Nelson-Ododa should continue to benefit with more run.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Leads way with eight rebounds Nelson-Ododa closed Monday's 89-80 loss to the Liberty with 15 points (6-6 FG, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block in 26 minutes.

Impact Nelson-Ododa was plugged into the starting lineup with Brittney Griner (ribs) and Aneesah Morrow (leg) sidelined. Nelson-Ododa made the most of her opportunity, as she was perfect from the field, while leading the team win rebounds. She also had one of the team's three blocks. As long as Griner and Morrow are on the shelf, Nelson-Ododa could have some fantasy staying power.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Breanna Stewart scores 28, Han Xu makes 1st career WNBA start, and the Liberty beat the Sun 89-80

Breanna Stewart scored 28 points, including a key putback with 24.8 seconds left, Han Xu had 14 points in her first career WNBA start, and the New York Liberty beat the Connecticut...

JUNE 9 • Associated Press

Starting Monday Nelson-Ododa is starting Monday's game against the Liberty.

Impact Nelson-Ododa is drawing her second start of the season for a short-handed Sun team without Brittney Griner (ribs) and Aneesah Morrow (leg). She should have a better chance of cracking the 20-minute mark Monday as part of the first unit.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in double figures off bench Nelson-Ododa totaled 10 points, one rebound and one steal over 11 minutes in Tuesday's 91-75 loss to the Dream.

Impact Nelson-Ododa made the most of her playing time on the offensive end, reaching double figures in scoring without missing a field-goal attempt. The center's minutes were down Tuesday, however, as she entered the contest averaging 16.5 minutes per game while primarily operating off the bench. Through seven games (one start), Nelson-Ododa is averaging 6.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.0 steals.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Rhyne Howard scores 36 and Allisha Gray adds 26 in the Dream's 91-75 victory over the Sun

Rhyne Howard had 36 points and eight 3-pointers, Allisha Gray added 26 points, and the Atlanta Dream beat the Connecticut Sun 91-75

JUNE 3 • Associated Press

Records two steals Nelson-Ododa produced four points (2-3 FG, 0-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 71-61 loss to the Fire.

Impact Nelson-Ododa recorded a season-high two steals in the loss. With five games under her belt this season, Nelson-Ododa holds averages of 6.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.0 steals.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Leite scores 20 and the Fire win third straight with 71-61 victory over the Sun

Carla Leite scored 20 points and the expansion Portland Fire won their third straight game with a 71-61 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday night

MAY 28 • Associated Press

Fouls out in 12 minutes Nelson-Ododa fouled out of Monday's 97-70 loss to the Valkyries after recording seven points (2-5 FG, 3-4 FT), one rebound, five assists and two blocks across 12 minutes.

Impact Nelson-Ododa played a mere 12 minutes after fouling out of this blowout loss. She's averaging 6.8 points, 3.0 assists and 2.5 rebounds across four outings, shooting 56.3 percent from the field in 15.5 minutes per contest.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Gabby Williams' 15 points lead balanced attack by Valkyries, Golden State beats Connecticut 97-70

Gabby Williams scored 15 points, Kaila Charles added 12 points and seven rebounds, and the Golden State Valkyries ran away from the Connecticut Sun for a 97-70 win

MAY 26 • Associated Press

Playing on restriction Monday Nelson-Ododa (ankle) will be held to 12 minutes of playing time Monday, Madisyn Cunningham of Winsidr reports.

Impact Nelson-Ododa is ready to return to the court following a four-game absence due to a right ankle injury. She'll presumably be deployed off the bench Monday, making it easier for the coaching staff to monitor her playing time.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Monday Nelson-Ododa (ankle) is probable for Monday's game against the Valkyries.

Impact Nelson-Ododa is trending toward playing Monday after a four-game absence due to a right ankle injury. Over three regular-season appearances (one start), the 25-year-old center is averaging 6.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.0 steals across 16.3 minutes per contest.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out for Wednesday Nelson-Ododa (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Storm.

Impact Nelson-Ododa will miss a third consecutive contest due to a right ankle injury, and her next chance to play will come in Friday's rematch against Seattle. With the 25-year-old center sidelined, Aneesah Morrow, Kennedy Burke and Aaliyah Edwards are candidates for increased playing time.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Monday's matchup Nelson-Ododa (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Fire.

Impact Nelson-Ododa continues to deal with a right ankle injury, and she'll be unavailable for a second consecutive matchup. It's not yet clear when she'll be able to return, but her next opportunity to do so will be Wednesday in Seattle. Aaliyah Edwards, Kennedy Burke, Aneesah Morrow and Diamond Miller are candidates to see additional minutes in Nelson-Ododa's continued absence, while the Sun could get a boost in the frontcourt as well since Brittney Griner (foot) is listed as probable.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

A'ja Wilson scores 45 points as the Aces outlast the short-handed Sun 101-94

A’ja Wilson scored 45 points to help the Las Vegas Aces beat the short-handed Connecticut Sun 101-94

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Downgraded to out Nelson-Ododa (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Aces.

Impact Nelson-Ododa picked up a right ankle injury during Wednesday's meeting with Las Vegas and needs to miss at least one contest. Her next chance to play comes Monday, when the Sun take on the Fire in Portland. Aneesah Morrow and Aaliyah Edwards should both be more involved Friday.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Friday's matchup Nelson-Ododa is questionable for Friday's game against the Aces due to a right ankle injury.

Impact Nelson-Ododa went to the locker room several times during Wednesday's loss to Las Vegas due to her ankle injury. While she was able to play through the issue Wednesday, it's not yet clear whether she'll suit up for Friday's rematch. Even if the 25-year-old is cleared to play Friday, Brittney Griner (foot) will return to action, while Aaliyah Edwards (thigh) will make her regular-season debut, which could lead to fewer opportunities for Nelson-Ododa.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Plays through ankle tweak Nelson-Ododa provided 14 points (5-7 FG, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal over 22 minutes during Wednesday's 98-69 loss to the Aces.

Impact Nelson-Ododa started with Brittney Griner (foot) unavailable, and made the most out of the increased opportunity. However, she did tweak her ankle a couple of times this game, which required multiple trips to the locker room, but she was cleared to return on each occasion. It wouldn't be shocking to see her pop up on the injury report ahead of Friday's rematch with the Aces.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Chennedy Carter scores 27, A'ja Wilson gets another double-double and the Aces rout the Sun 98-69

Chennedy Carter scored 27 points on 13-of-16 shooting, A’ja Wilson had 14 of her 22 points in the third quarter and the Las Vegas Aces routed the Connecticut Sun 98-69

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Starting Wednesday Nelson-Ododa is starting Wednesday versus the Aces.

Impact Nelson-Ododa is getting the start with Brittney Griner (foot) unavaialble, and she'll be joined in the first unit by Diamond Miller, Kennedy Burke, Charlisse Leger-Walker and Saniya Rivers. Per 36 minutes this season, Nelson-Ododa is averaging 8.0 points, 5.3 assists, 2.7 steals and 1.3 blocks per game.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 12 minutes in loss Nelson-Ododa registered five points (2-2 FG, 1-2 FT), one rebound, one assist, one block and one steal over 12 minutes during Sunday's 89-82 loss to Seattle.

Impact For the second game in a row to open the season, Nelson-Ododa played a muted role off the bench. Through the opening pair of games, she's averaging 13.5 minutes per contest with 3.0 points, 2.0 assists, 1.5 rebounds and 0.5 blocks.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Scores nine points off bench Nelson-Ododa finished with nine points (4-7 FG, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and one block in 14 minutes of Sunday's 79-67 preseason loss to the Liberty.

Impact Nelson-Ododa averaged 8.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.2 blocks across 21.6 minutes per contest (37 games) in 2025, and she looks poised to play a key role once again for the Sun.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Finalizing deal with Sun Nelson-Ododa and the Sun are finalizing a deal, Terrika Foster-Brasby of ESPN reports.

Impact Nelson-Ododa is anticipated to land a two-year contract, although the "terms are still being discussed." The 25-year-old is coming off a career-best 2025 campaign, averaging 8.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.2 blocks across 21.6 minutes per contest (37 games).

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Gets restricted offer The Sun extended a restricted qualifying offer to Nelson-Ododa on Tuesday.

Impact The Sun can now match any offer that Nelson-Ododa receives in free agency. She was a strong defensive presence when available for the Sun in 2025, averaging 8.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.2 blocks and 0.7 steals in 21.6 minutes per game across 37 appearances (21 starts) during a career-best 2025 campaign.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Nelson-Ododa (back) is out for Wednesday's game against the Dream, Wilton C. Jackson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Nelson-Ododa will miss the Sun's regular-season finale due to a back injury. Haley Peters and Rayah Marshall are the most likely candidates to see a few extra minutes off the bench. Aaliyah Edwards should also handle a larger role.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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